Description
A rich, moist, and timeless chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any chocolate lover’s craving.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water or coffee (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Mix in cream and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cake layers and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Hot coffee enhances chocolate flavor, but water works too.
- Make sure cakes are completely cooled before frosting.
- This cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American